Jesse "Jay" Lathrop

November 9, 1935 - August 8, 2016

Jesse “Jay” G. Lathrop, a resident of Willow Springs, passed away at his home Monday morning, August 8, 2016, due to natural causes. Jay was born on November 9, 1935 to Jesse G. and Nellie Mae (Henson) Lathrop in Dallas, TX; he was 80 years old. Jay was united in marriage to Susan A. Anderson on December 28, 1969. To this union, they shared one child, Teddi (Lathrop) Collins. Jay proudly served his country in the military. He first served in the U.S. Marine Corps, then later as an M.P. in the U.S. Army. He also served in and survived the Korean War. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Raymond Shawn Lathrop; and his step-son, Sean Lathrop. He is survived by his wife, Susan Lathrop, and his daughter, Teddi (Lathrop) Collins and her husband Shane. He is further survived by his three grandchildren, Crystal Lathrop-Quertermous and her husband, Shaun; Ashley Vaughn, and Paige Anderson, as well as three great grandchildren, Alison, Cayson, and Lillian Mead. We Love you and will miss you greatly…. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com